Tulare City School District
School District · Tulare, California
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
18
12 elem, 6 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
18
12 elem, 6 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Evaluating Tulare City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tulare City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Alpine Vista
Tulare · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Elementary
Tulare · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Los Tules Middle
Tulare · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#671 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,580
$2,067 vs California median
District size
9,253 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Tulare City ranks #671 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Tulare City's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Alpine Vista (7.5/10), Pleasant Elementary (6.6/10), and Los Tules Middle (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Tulare City schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tulare City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tulare City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpine Vista | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Los Tules Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Live Oak Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Alpine Vista Middle | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Cypress Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Mission Valley Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Garden Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Mulcahy Middle | 4.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tulare City
Tulare City is a Tulare, California school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 9,253 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.8:1. The district invests $15,580 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Tulare City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alpine Vista, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Tulare City students show an average math proficiency of 27.6% and ELA proficiency of 33.6%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 6 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Tulare City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tulare City with test data.
Schools in Tulare City
18 schools Elementary Schools 12
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Tulare
- Total Enrollment
- 9,253
- Teachers (FTE)
- 405
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tulare City?
Tulare City has 18 schools in total — 12 elementary, 6 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tulare City?
The average composite rating for Tulare City is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tulare City?
Tulare City spends $15,580 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tulare City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tulare City is 22.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tulare City?
Alpine Vista is the highest-rated school in Tulare City with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Tulare City?
Across schools in Tulare City with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tulare City compare to other districts in California?
Tulare City has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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